For once, my water for a challenge is not the shore or beach! I took this photo at an Arboretum when my watercolor class was painting there. Journaling reads:“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” ― Masaru Emoto (from the book: The Secret Life of Water)

hahaha!! You are funny! I love your blending work in this picture and how it disappears into the paper... a great choice of paper btw, and the colours are startling! Really really pretty and I love the artsy feel you gave it as it was part of an art class. Clever quote too!

Beautiful flower! I love the blending and that added touch of the art strokes along the edge. Lovely quote, too. I admit to being surprised your didn't do a beach photo, but this is gorgeous! Beautifully done!